The latest news from Friday, September 5th, 2025
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'There were times I felt like I was drowning in silence' - girl tells court as man is sentenced for child grooming
A 26-year-old man who groomed and sexually abused a vulnerable young girl over a prolonged period has been sentenced to sixteen-and-a-half-years in prison today (Friday).
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Man found and charged with shoplifting offences
Officers from the Failsworth and Town Centre Neighbourhood Team have charged a man on suspicion of multiple shoplifting offences.
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Former landlady of Royton pub speaks out after gangster video is filmed in the building
The former landlady of a Royton pub said she has been unfairly dismissed from her post after a group entered the venue to film a gangster video showing-off wads of cash and a gun.
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BREAKING NEWS: Angela Rayner to resign from government
Angela Rayner is set to resign as deputy prime minister and housing secretary.
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Man jailed for controlling and coercive behaviour following a domestic abuse investigation
A Tameside man has been jailed for seven counts of rape, assault, and controlling and coercive behaviour following investigations by detectives in the Criminal Investigation Department.
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Family pay tribute to ‘amazing son and caring, loving brother’ Mohammed Isa stabbed to death
The family of a man who was stabbed to death in Bury have paid a heartfelt tribute to a ‘precious, beautiful son who had a pure heart’.
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Mass disruption to Greater Manchester Bee Network as bus workers strike
Serious disruption to bus services in Greater Manchester is expected this month as over 2,000 Unite members including bus drivers working for the city's 'Bee Network' walk out in a co-ordinated strike.
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Locked out: Dad's anger at council over inaccessible disabled toilet
A Glossop father has spoken out after his four-year-old autistic son was unable to access the disabled toilets in Manor Park.
